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MHA Paragon 2.0 Chapter 49: Congratulations
🕑 Added 2025-03-02 20:09:29 +0000 UTC"I saw that trick you pulled against Icy-Hot, you bastard," Bakugo growled from the podium to my left, glaring up at me with barely suppressed rage, "Is that all you are, a copycat?"
I smirked at Bakugo, before mumbling under my breath, "I was wondering if you would pick up on that, though I should have expected it."
"You're just begging for me to kick your ass, aren't you," Bakugo snarled as I laughed before grunting and looking forward, "Just wait until I figure out a way to counteract your speed, Pretty boy!"
"Well don't keep me waiting long," I replied cheekily unable to help myself which nearly sent Bakugo into another bout of rage when Midnight walked out onto the stage waving at the crowd who cheered.
'Must keep eyes straight, on, national, television,' Through a truly monumental effort I managed to keep my eyes from drifting down to glance at Midnight's fat ass squeezed into a skin-tight leotard, 'God truly does gives his toughest battles to his strongest soldiers.'
"Welcome all, to the final event of the UA Anual Sports Festival, the Award Ceremony. While all those who participated gave their all and more, we are here to celebrate and acknowledge the achievements of three individuals who have proven and distinguished themselves from their peers. And here to present their medals, is the Pride of Japan, the No.1 Hero All Might!"
A brief blue streak flashed across the stage moving so fast that I could barely catch a glimpse of it even with my perception. At that moment I realized that for all my rapid progression and growth, there were still better designs out there and mine was still flawed.
The crowd cheered as All Might appeared next to Midnight with his signature smile, "I AM HERE AND HONOR TO BE TRUSTED WITH THIS LONG STANDING TRADIATION!"
As All Might laughed I looked over at the three medals attacked to dark blue ribbons held in one of his massive hands.
"And it's an honor to have you as well All Might, but without further ado let us begin the ceremony, in third place we have Katsumi Bakugo, in second Shoto Todoroki and in first Kenji Atoma who placed first in every single event setting a historic precedent that following years will be pressed to match."
I dipped my head as All Might reached out and placed the golden medal around my neck, before putting a hand on my shoulder and giving me a thumbs up, "While this is the achievement of a lifetime, I know you only see it as a small stepping stone on your path to be the hero you idealize! Keep it up Young Atoma, I expect great things of you!"
I couldn't help but grin at getting a compliment from one of the greatest heroes of all time and didn't respond out of fear of tripping over my own words.
Seeing that All Might had finished Midnight turned to address the crowd one final time, "How about one last round of applause for our finalist and all of those who competed today!"
Once more the approval of the stands crashed over me and I held up my medal as proof of my accomplishments.
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"OH MY GOD KENJI YOU DID IT!"
I braced for impact as Mina launched herself at me, and I caught her around the waist spinning around before setting her on the floor.
"Jesus, get a room, no one wants to see that!" Bakugo shouted as she brushed past us grumbling while Mina blew a raspberry at her.
"Hey Bakugo congratulations on getting-" Sero walked up to congratulate Bakugo but was cut off with a murderous glare before nearly being bowled over as Bakugo vanished down the tunnel.
"Did you really just try too," Kaminari asked trailing off as Sero gave his own threatening glare, "I don't want to talk about it."
Mina giggled at the comedic scene taking a step back and taking my hand, "Come on I'll stop hogging you for a moment, I bet everyone is going to want to congratulate you."
I nodded but leaned down to whisper into Mina's ear, "Alright, but just know sometime soon you're going to be all mine."
Mina grinned, "Oh I better be."
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Surprisingly going around and speaking to everyone was more draining than the actual Sports Festival. At that point, all I wanted to do was go home take a shower, and each junk food until I felt sick. However just as I thought I heard the last congratulations, I realized I had one more person to see.
"Gotta say, those last two fights got my heart pounding! Nice stuff, Pretty Boy!"
I looked over as Mirko stopped behind me a hand on her wide hips, "Does that mean I won myself an internship?"
Mirko grinned, "Damn right it does, though don't act too surprised. If you don't want to kill yourself after the first day I'm not doing my job right!"
A tense smile spread across my lips, "What the hell do you have planned for me, woman?"
Miriko grinned while her eyes roamed across my body in a very unsubtle manner, "We're gonna get some meat on those bones, can't have any protege of mine looking like a twig."
"Hey, I lift!" I insisted feeling somewhat genuinely insulted though I figured I would suffer far more stinging insults when I began training with Miriko in honest.
"Lift what? You're skinny as out of bed every day, hate to cut it to ya but that ain't enough!" Miriko exclaimed with a clenched fist before turning around, "I'll have Mickey Mouse send you the details, if you show up late on the first day don't bother showing up at all."
Once more my willpower was tested as Miriko walked away in her hero costume which left her long coffee-colored mouth-watering legs exposed, 'Tonight can't come fast enough!'
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"I'm so proud of you Kenji, I knew you could do it!"
I smoothed back my mother's hair as her tears of pride and joy wet the front of my shirt, "Does that mean I have you're blessing to be a hero?"
My mother laughed through her tears, "I already told you, yes, now stop being stubborn you've proven your point!"
I grinned while letting go of my mother and taking a step back to look her in the eyes, "Thank you for supporting my dreams mom, and putting up with my years of bullshit."
My mother sighed, "Of course, that's what mothers are for."
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Brushing my still-damp hair out of my face I checked the address of the house I was at before knocking on the door which opened not even a second later, "Mina I got your, text what's the emergen-"
I paused as I stared down at Mina who stood in her doorway wearing a set of PJs that clung to her body, "The emergency is, my parents are out for the weekend."
For a moment I just stared at Mina and wondered if I should be mad or thankful, then I just decided to be both. With a grunt, I threw Mina over my shoulder and she squealed, "Put me down you brute!"
"Just shut up and tell me which door is your bedroom."
